Lunch & Learn In-Person: LA Tax Credits & Incentives
LCPA Member Center Two Lakeway Building
3850 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1650
Metairie, LA
70002
2.00 Credits
Member Price $50.00
Non-Member Price $90.00
Overview
Key staff from the Louisiana Economic Department, Brenda Guess, Frank Favaloro, and Marissa Doin will be on hand to discuss the latest of the State's financial incentive programs for new or existing businesses to gain a competitive edge. Topics include LA Tax Credits, Incentives, State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and other programs.
This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.
NOTE: This product is for the In-Person Lunch&Learn at the LCPA Member Center.
Single or Bundle – Choice Is Yours
Purchase this program at the low individual member price of $50 or Bundle the 8-program series (16 CPE credits) at an exclusive Members-Only price of $350! Select from the In-Person Bundle (lunch included) or Webcast Bundle.
2024 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:
May 17
Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and Trends
Michael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM • Healthcare Economist/Exchange Coordinator
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Category: Specialized Knowledge
June 18
LA Tax Credits & Incentives
Brenda C. Guess • Assistant Secretary
Louisiana Economic Development
Category: Taxation
July 16
Hot Topics in Labor/Employment Law
E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. • Partner
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
Category: Management
August 20
SECURE Act 2.0 and Its Impact on Retirement Plans
Anne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Advisory Representative
Oestriecher Financial Management Services
Category: Taxation
September 17
IT Tips to Boost Your Productivity
Les Nettleton • IT Consultant
Category: Specialized Knowledge
October 22
LA State & Local Tax Update: Developments, Legislation, Nexus, and Other Hot Issues
Robert S. Angelico, CPA • Shareholder
Liskow
Category: Taxation
November 20
Navigating the Sunsets: Shining a Light on TCJA's Expiring Provisions
Vanessa Brown Claiborne, CPA • President & CEO • Chaffe & Associates, Inc
Christine K. Brox, CPA • Partner • Kushner LaGraize, LLC
Category: Taxation
December 18
Champagne or Vinegar? A Look at What the New Year May Bring to the Economy
Stephen D. Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment Director
Hancock Whitney
Category: Specialized Knowledge
This event is part of the following bundles:
Leader(s):
- Marissa Doin, Louisiana Economic Development
- Frank Favaloro, Louisiana Economic Development
- Brenda Guess, Louisiana Economic Development
Leader Bios
Marissa Doin, Louisiana Economic Development
Marissa Doin started her career in the banking industry with J.P Morgan Chase. During her 12 years in banking, she obtained her BS in Finance. Over the last 5 years, Marissa has spent her time administering loan and investment programs with Louisiana Economic Development, specifically leading the Small Business Loan Guaranty and Angel Investor Programs. She recently completed her certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) through the National Development Council in 2020.
Brenda Guess, Louisiana Economic Development
Brenda Clark Guess, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as the Assistant Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Ms. Guess is chiefly responsible for guiding LED’s programs that grow Louisiana’s small business sector which builds capacity, increases opportunities and accelerates growth. They include Small and Emerging Business Development, Mentor-Prot?g? Recognition, Bonding
Assistance and Louisiana Contractors Institute, Rural and Veterans Initiatives. In addition, Ms. Guess is
currently directing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) effort in Louisiana to partner with
financial institutions, the venture and seed capital community, and other lenders and the communities
that they serve.
Prior to this appointment, Ms. Guess served as the Director of Business Incentive Services for 10 years.
In this position, she administered programs geared to give companies a competitive edge through tax
incentives, and developed a variety of state programs for the retention, creation, and expansion of
Louisiana businesses and industries.
Before joining LED, Brenda spent six years in municipal government and 6 years in private sector banking and business management. To enhance her growth in economic development and finance, she is a graduate of the Venture Capital Institute and has attended several classes towards certification as an
Economic Development Finance Professional with the National Development Council (NDC).
Brenda received a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a Master’s degree in public administration from
Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge.
Non-Member Price $90.00
Member Price $50.00